Government of the State of Britechester

The Government of the State of Britechester, more commonly known as the Brichestarian Government, is the State Government of the State of Britechester. The government is led by the First Minister (currently Rita S MSA since 4 May 2030), who selects all other Ministers. The First Minister and their selected Ministers comprise the supreme decision making body known as the State Cabinet.

Ministers of the State are responsible to both Houses of State Parliament. All Ministers are members of the State Assembly, however they are scrutinised by both the State Assembly and the Council of Unions. The government is reliant on the State Parliament to make primary legislation. Under the Constitution of Britechester, elections for the State Assembly are held every 3 years, unless there is a vote of no confidence in the government or a successful motion to call an early election. Following an election, the Governor selects as First Minister the leader of the party most likely to command the confidence of the State Assembly, usually by possessing a majority of MSAs.

Under the Constitution, executive power lies initially with the Governor of the State. However, upon appointment as First Minister, executive power transfers to the First Minister. Ministers may advise the Governor of the State as members of the Governing Council, however they are often discharging their duties as leaders of Ministerial Departments.